The Ocean City School District is a hot commodity.

More than 85 students from across the region applied for the 39 spots in Ocean City’s popular school choice program this year. The deadline to apply was Dec. 1.

Ocean City is one of 71 districts in the state chosen to participate in the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program. Designed to increase and improve educational opportunities for children and families, the program allows students the option of attending a public school outside their district of residence without paying tuition. Read more.